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Interviews conducted by Alex Lapchuk, Bob Ellis, George Grassick and Gillian Hanley for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

John Cook of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1887, discusses his immigration to Canada, the William Pearson Land Company, working his homestead near Earl Grey, community co-operation and the impact of the Depression.

Helen Powell of Lumsden, Saskatchewan speaks about her homesteading experiences from 1910.

Rachel Ingham of Regina, Saskatchewan recalls her experiences living in Regina from 1918.

Isidore Charles Nollet of Regina, Saskatchewan, a rancher and politician born in 1898, discusses his personal background, ranching near Lloydminster, and his involvement in community activities and in the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). He recalls his memories of various individuals prominent in the CCF.

Dan Salewich of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, a railroad employee born in 1884, discusses his work for the railroad, involvement in the Ukrainian Farm Labour Temple Association and the On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935.

Ike Tallentire of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1896, recalls his experiences on arrival in Canada in 1914 and homesteading in the Earl Grey area from 1927.

Interviews conducted by Linda Quigley, Susan MacLean and Thelfa Yee-Toi for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Marie Ange Bourgeoise of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan describes her homesteading experiences in the Gravelbourg district. (French and English).

Marie Chevrier of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan describes her homesteading experiences in the Gravelbourg district. (French and English).

Pauline Dumelie of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, a seamstress born in 1886, recalls her homesteading experiences in the Lafleche district from 1912.

Roy Elliot of Regina, Saskatchewan, a travelling salesman born in 1892, describes his work as a travelling salesman for Toledo Scale with comments about the Depression and its impact on customers and himself.

Lydia Jamieson of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, a telephone operator born in 1888, discusses her family history, early life in the Lumsden district and her work as a telephone operator.

Arthur M. Pearson of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, a land speculator born around 1902, describes the history of the Pearson Land Company, his involvement in land speculation and selling land to settlers from the United States of America.

Arthur Rivard of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1895, discusses his homesteading experiences in the Fir Mountain district and life in Gravelbourg from the 1910s.

This File part consists of federal Department of the Interior records related to homestead applications, land grants (letters patent), and/or land use enquiries that are associated with the person or organization (e.g. grantee, patentee) and the land location specified in the title of the record description.

Publication written by Henry J. Boam and edited by Ashley G. Brown. Published by Sells Ltd., London, England.

Excerpt of Sessional Papers submitted to the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories between 1884 and 1888 pertaining to the York Farmers' Colonization Company. Excerpts likely compiled by Saskatchewan Archives Board staff.

Copy of map of the Carnduff, Saskatchewan district showing schools, post offices, telephone lines, and railways, etc. with accompanying information on Carnduff and district issued by the Carnduff Land Company, Limited. [1912 or after].

Copy of promotional booklet featuring Carnduff, Saskatchewan possibly issued by the Robinson Investment Company and printed by The Carnduff Gazette, 1913.

Photocopy of a Guide to the Qu'Appelle Valley, Assiniboia, Canada, by R. Sykes. Includes a map showing the position of the Edgeley Estate and surrounding communities, Indian Reserves and trails. The Edgeley Estate was comprised of twenty thousand acres of land.

Letter dated June 5, 1982 from the Pangman Branch, Saskatchewan Genealogical Society to George Gird concerning the Luse Land Co. at Milestone, Saskatchewan.

Thesis entitled, Settlement in the North-West Territories by Colonization Companies, 1881-1891. Submitted by André N. Lalonde to the School of Graduate Studies to obtain the Doctorat d'Université, Master of Arts in History, Laval University.